Are you planning a project that could boost milk production on your dairy operation? From milking efficiency upgrades to feeding technology and activity monitoring systems, our Dairy Productivity Grant is now open and can help you take the next steps. This is a competitive grant for PA dairy farmers, so you must apply by November 1, 2026 to be considered. Click here to apply today!
If approved for the grant, producers will receive up to $10,000 for your project with a 25 percent match.
Eligibility:
Pennsylvania dairy farms that have 35 or more lactating cows or dairy heifer raising operations with more than 100 dairy heifers are eligible to apply. This is a reimbursable grant with a 25 percent match required to receive up to $10,000 for the project you described on your application. You must submit documentation of your expenses incurred for that project to receive payment. The total payment you receive will be based on the total cost of the project and will be adjusted to 75 percent of that total cost.
The Dairy Productivity Grant is focused on first-time investments in Milking Efficiency Technologies (pipeline, automatic milking technology, robotic milking technology, and direct load milking), Feeding Technologies (TMR mixer, feed tracking and inventory technology), or Activity Monitoring Systems (boluses, collars or tags).
Timeline: The application period will be open from Oct. 1 – Nov. 1, 2026.
Notifications: This is a competitive grant, so winning grant award recipients will be notified by November 20, 2026, with expenses/invoices due by June 30, 2027. Those not accepted into the program will have the application fee refunded to them.
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